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blocking ports
Name: Chris Date: November 24, 2003 at 05:20:04 Pacific OS: win 2000 pro CPU/Ram: ?
Comment:
I would like to know id there is anyone out there who can tell me how I can block open ports on my work computer without using a firewall?
Name: Stuart Date: November 24, 2003 at 06:18:34 Pacific
Reply:
The only way to block ports without a firewall is to use a router. A router will only open ports that you allow. Other than that you have to use a firewall.
Why the reluctance to use a firewall? Should be standard equipment on every computer that has access to the Internet. Stops the hackers from hi-jacking computers for DOS attacks.
Stuart
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Response Number 2
Name: Chris Date: November 24, 2003 at 08:30:44 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks for your reply, I just don't want a particular person being able to set up a remote desktop connection to my computer.
I think that remote desktop connection is run through port 3388. So logically I thought blocking this port will block the individual.
Thankyou for your help in any case.
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Response Number 3
Name: Tim Date: November 25, 2003 at 23:14:19 Pacific
Reply:
Depending on your setup, you might be able to change your IP address to a static one and that might prevent the person from accessing it. I would change it every week or so.
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Response Number 4
Name: sonnysandiego Date: November 27, 2003 at 16:55:35 Pacific
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